The globetrotter’s guide to the most enchanting escapades in the Middle Kingdom
The globetrotter’s guide to the most enchanting escapades in the Middle Kingdom
IMPERIAL TREASURES
Turn romance into a film-worthy love story at these scenic sanctuaries in the Orient.
Perfect for… A Riverside Romance
BANYAN TREE YANGSHUO
Like an ink-wash painting, this picture-perfect retreat is backdropped by a panorama of jade-green mountains and the graceful Li River that guests can cruise down on bamboo boats. Water, too, is the key element at the spa, where a Rainmist Spritz treatment promises to energise the senses, so you can fully savour the oriental delicacies served in six opulent dining suites across the luxurious resort.
Perfect for…Moments of bliss
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, BEIJING
Urbanites yearning for an idyllic experience can escape to this city sanctuary, where verdant gardens, koi ponds, Chinese pavilions, a heated indoor swimming pool and soothing waterfalls instantly transport one to the countryside. Replete with opulent touches, the 670-room skyscraper is the ideal juxtaposition of old and new, situated near ancient cultural attractions and new malls alike.
Perfect for…Going Om
SIX SENSES QING CHENG MOUNTAIN
This eco-conscious property will have you bed down to views of Mount Qingcheng, which you can hike up after morning yoga or taichi. Traditional tea ceremonies are a daily luxury, best enjoyed after you experience Taoism’s healing powers with a cupping, acupuncture or qi-aligning spa ritual at the Six Senses Spa. Plus, your neighbours are the best—Panda Valley is but a mere 10-minute drive away.